Die Hard 2 (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1990, Die Hard 2 is an action and thriller film directed by Renny Harlin, running about 124 minutes. “Die harder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Off-duty cop John McClane is gripped with a feeling of déjà vu when, on a snowy Christmas Eve in the nation’s capital, terrorists seize a major international airport, holding thousands of holiday travelers hostage. Renegade military commandos led by a murderous rogue officer plot to rescue a drug lord from justice and are prepared for every contingency except one: McClane’s smart-mouthed heroics.
Who’s in it. Die Hard 2 stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, Bonnie Bedelia as Holly McClane, William Sadler as Stuart and William Atherton as Richard Thornburg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Die Hard 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $240M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Hard 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Hard 2 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Hard 2 (1990)?
- In US, Die Hard 2 is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Die Hard 2 worth watching?
- Die Hard 2 holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Hard 2?
- Die Hard 2 stars Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Sadler, William Atherton and Reginald VelJohnson.
- When was Die Hard 2 released?
- Die Hard 2 was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.